Join us for a full day dedicated to learning the art of mending with Erin Eggenburg! We love mending our clothing in the fall when it’s time to pull out the sweaters and take stock of the holes that we might have worn into our work pants over the summer
In this class, you’ll learn 2 types of mending: darning for knits and sashiko-inspired visible mending for denims and wovens.
Darning on knits
Fix your tattered socks, sweaters, and knit textiles with a simple woven type of mending known as darning! You’ll learn 3 different types of darning, and practice each technique on a provided sampler. Bring your knits in need of darning, and leave with a plan for mending.
learn what darning is
gain insight into darning materials and how to choose materials to use for specific darning projects
create a darning sampler using 3 darning techniques
Materials (provided): darning needles (or yarn needles), thread and yarn, embroidery hoop and sampler material
Visible Mending on denims and wovens
An information packed, sashiko inspired visible mending for denim & wovens workshop. With hands-on practice, you’ll learn this simple, but useful patterned stitching technique for patching denim and other woven textiles. This is a great class for beginners and seasoned hand stitchers alike with an interest in how mending can be both functional and beautiful.
a presentation of mending materials and how they are used in practice
a hands-on tutorial to practice and complete a patch, in the sashiko-style embroidery technique.
an explanation of how to repair specific types of mends (crotch/butt patching, threadbare areas, torn pockets, worn knees)
an opportunity to ask questions about your specific repair
Materials (provided)
denim patch for practice, sashiko needles, sashiko thread and pearl cotton, beeswax tin, printed outline
Instructor Bio
Erin Eggenburg is a maker, mender, and instructor who resides in Portland, OR. She is the owner of wrenbirdarts, an online mending and embroidery supply shop. In 2021, Erin released her first book, The Mending Directory. Erin teaches a variety of visible mending and embroidery classes regularly. Learn more about her visible mending projects at wrenbirdarts.com.
The Setting
The workshop will take place in our newly renovated barn studio space, full of natural light and located right off the flower garden and farm stand. Take time before or after class to explore the farm, the beaches, forests, and wildlife that Lummi Island offers.
Before class we’ll serve our delicious farmhouse pastries, coffee, and tea to get you ready for a creative day ahead.
Bring your own lunch or choose to preorder box lunches from us (we’ll send an email closer to the date for ordering).
Plan Your Trip
September can be a busy time of the year on Lummi Island, so we encourage you to book overnight accommodations as soon as possible. We recommend staying on Lummi in one of the many vacation rentals offered. Take a look at Stay & Sea (20% discount code is FULLBLOOM), RecRetreats, Lummi Island Vacations, Airbnb or VRBO.
The ferry schedule and directions to the farm are found here for your reference